Russian Oil Flows Resume Through Druzhba Pipeline to Slovakia
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Russian oil has resumed flowing through the Druzhba pipeline and is expected to reach Slovakia today, allowing state-owned refiner Slovnaft and Hungarian partner MOL to return to more profitable operations. The pipeline restoration comes during a critical period of tensions in the Persian Gulf, making the renewed oil supplies potentially beneficial for the European Union's energy security. However, the temporary disruption has provided Slovakia with an important lesson that the country can function without Russian oil supplies, highlighting potential alternatives for future energy independence.